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1836 50c O-101a MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3868 oz +0.02%
$22.42
1836 50c O-101a MS
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Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.

Obverse Description

Small tine on right loop of 6; Stars 6, 7, and 11 recut

OBV. 1. S1LE, S7UE-UHHb, S8UH, S13LE. Stars are small, sharp and well clear of milling. S6UE. S8 is 1 mm. from cap. Date is 7 ½ mm. with 83 a shade closer than 18 or 36. A tiny spur or tine attached to right side of loop on 6. Late die states or worn specimens may not show the small tine at 6, or all of the recutting at stars 6, 7 and 11. Small die line from end of nose.

Reverse Description

E far right in relation to D

REV. A. A1UE, A2LE, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. and a trifle high. Loop of the 5 is nearly closed and the top is straight. A-A is slightly over ½ mm. There is a large double segment above last S in STATES. Crossbars lack detail. Stand of E is under right curve of D. I approximately centered under right side of T. Left side of N recut. This reverse was first used in 1834, Rev. I. (65,65,65,64,64) R.1

Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)

Catalog Information

GSID: 194437
Designer: John Reich
Obverse Designer: John Reich
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1836
Reverse Designer: John Reich
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 50 C.
Fineness: 0.89
Weight (gr): 13.48 gr
Weight (oz): 0.4755 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.3868 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 32.5
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Lettered
Variety: O-101a
Coin Date: 1836
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 6,545,000
Coinage Type: Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years: 1807-1836
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity: 1
PCGS #: 39938
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3868 oz +0.02%
$22.42
GSID:194437 PCGS:39938 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1836 50c O-101a MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $22,000 $1,234
MS66 - $12,000 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234

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